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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.70, 10,685.21 and 2,192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.70, 10,685.21 and 2,192.34 is: 3,288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.70 : 10,685.21 = 2,192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.70/10,685.21 = 2,192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.70x = 10,685.21 × 2,192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.70x = 23,425,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,613.29/7,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.87

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